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NCT Number: NCT05553210

Internet-Based Stress Recovery Program FOREST+ for Healthcare Workers

The study aims to assess the efficacy of an internet-based stress recovery intervention for healthcare workers receiving therapist support with or without an intervention plan.

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Key information

Conditions

Stress, Psychological Behavior Behavioral Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Vilnius University

Vilnius, Lithuania

About this study

The intervention will be delivered as an internet-based stress recovery program for healthcare workers, comprising of six modules: introduction, psychological detachment, distancing, mastery, control, and keeping the change alive. These modules have been chosen after considering themes that could be most useful for healthcare workers under high stress. Each module consists of a psychoeducational and an exercise component. An intervention plan will be drawn up with the therapist prior to the start of the program, setting the intensity of engagement and the frequency of reminders. During the program, a therapist provides individual feedback on the completed exercises and can also be available on request.

The effect of the intervention will be compared with a control group that will use the program without an intervention plan. The intervention will be delivered in Lithuanian.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • licensed healthcare professionals currently working under license;
  • at least 18 years old;
  • comprehending Lithuanian language;
  • access to internet.

Exclusion criteria

  • acute psychiatric crisis;
  • high suicide risk;
  • interpersonal violence.

Treatment and study plan

FOREST+

Behavioral

The intervention will be delivered as an internet-based stress recovery intervention consisting of six weekly modules: introduction, psychological detachment, distancing, mastery, control, and keeping the change alive. Each module consists of a psychoeducational and an exercise component. During the program, a therapist provides individual feedback on the completed exercises and can also be available on request.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change on Recovery Experience Questionnaire

    Time frame: Pre-treatment, post-treatment (after 6 weeks), 6 months follow-up

    Changes on stress recovery are measured. Recovery Experiences Questionnaire (Sonnentag & Fritz, 2007) is a selfreport measure consisting of 16 questions. All items are answered on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (Totally disagree) to 5 (Totally agree). A higher score indicates more pronounced recovery.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change on Perceived Stress Scale

    Time frame: Pre-treatment, post-treatment (after 6 weeks), 6 months follow-up

    Changes on perceived stress are measured. Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-4, Cohen et al., 1983) is a self-report measure and consists of 4 questions. All items are answered on a 5 point Likert scale that ranges from 0 (Never) to 4 (Very often). Higher score indicates more pronounced perceived stress.

  2. Change on Patient Health Questionnaire

    Time frame: Pre-treatment, post-treatment (after 6 weeks), 6 months follow-up

    Changes on anxiety and depression symptoms are measured. Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4, Kroenke et al., 2001) is a self-report measure and consists of 4 questions. All items are answered on a 4-point Likert scale that ranges from 0 (Not at all) to 3 (Nearly every day). Higher score indicates more pronounced anxiety or depression symptoms.

  3. Change on Well-being Index

    Time frame: Pre-treatment, post-treatment (after 6 weeks), 6 months follow-up

    Changes on well-being are measured. Well-being Index (WHO-5, Bech, 2004) is a self-report measure and consists of 5 questions. All items are answered on a 6-point Likert scale that ranges from 0 (At no time) to 5 (All of the time). Higher score indicates more pronounced well-being.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Vilnius University

Other

Collaborators

  • Linkoeping University

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Intervention Plan on Outcomes of Stress Recovery Program FOREST+ for Healthcare Workers: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Acronym: FOREST+

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Sep 23, 2022
Registry last updated
Feb 22, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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